Strategic Maintenance & Facilities Planner - Multi-Site Ops

Return-It; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

Salary package

EAP access

Novated car leasing

Career progression

Job summary

Return-It, part of Re.Group, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance and long-term infrastructure planning for our nationwide network of depots and vending machines in Australia. You will ensure sites remain safe, compliant and aligned with environmental goals, while coordinating with contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires experience in maintenance or asset management across multi-site environments,

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or asset management across multi-site environments.
• Experience with MEX or CMMS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance obligations.
• Ability to manage budgets and external service providers.
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical mindset for maintenance and performance data.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Qualifications in engineering, facilities management, operations, or a trade.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic equipment and facilities management plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all sites.
• Manage maintenance and operations budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee infrastructure upgrades and drive energy and waste efficiency initiatives.
• Optimise space utilisation across depots and facilities to support operational goals.
• Monitor and report on performance against KPIs including uptime, turnaround times, and compliance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Planning & coordination

Education

Engineering/Facilities management qualification

Trade (preferred)

Operations qualification

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

Return-It, part of Re.Group, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance and long-term infrastructure planning for our nationwide network of depots and vending machines in Australia. You will ensure sites remain safe, compliant and aligned with environmental goals, while coordinating with contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires experience in maintenance or asset management across multi-site environments,